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Family movies

Wholesome entertainment designed for all ages, bringing generations together with heartwarming tales.

Subgenres include: Holiday Family, Christmas Family, Vacation Family.

A Bug's Life

771. A Bug's Life

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Family Animation
7.2

19981h 35min

United States

Director: John Lasseter

On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.

Themes

Grasshopper intimidation, Food dependence, Circus troupe deception, Bugs cooperation under threat, Ant-hill resilience, Flea influence

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Halloweentown

772. Halloweentown

Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy TV Movie
6.5

19981h 24min

United States

Director: Duwayne Dunham

On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown — a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises.


The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

773. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Family Adventure Animation Drama Romance
6.5

19981h 21min

United States

Director: Darrell Rooney

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Duty vs desire, Forbidden romance, Power and legitimacy, Leadership responsibility, Intergroup reconciliation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Antz

774. Antz

Animation Family Comedy Adventure War
6.5

19981h 23min

United States

Director: Eric Darnell

A neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up under the command of a bloodthirsty general. But he's actually been enlisted to fight against a termite army.


Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island

775. Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island

Animation Mystery Family Horror
7.8

19981h 17min

United States

Director: Jim Stenstrum

After going their separate ways, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred reunite to investigate the ghost of Moonscar the pirate on a haunted bayou island, but it turns out the swashbuckler's spirit isn't the only creepy character on the island. The sleuths also meet up with cat creatures and zombies... and it looks like for the first time in their lives, these ghouls might actually be real.


Simon Birch

776. Simon Birch

Comedy Drama Family
6.8

19981h 54min

United States

Director: Mark Steven Johnson

Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an 11-year-old dwarf whose outsize personality belies his small stature. Indeed, he often assails the local reverend with thorny theological questions and joins Joe on his quest to find his biological father.


Brink!

777. Brink!

Drama TV Movie Family
6.9

19981h 31min

United States

Director: Greg Beeman

Andy "Brink" Brinker and his in-line skating crew--Peter, Jordy, and Gabriella--who call themselves "Soul-Skaters" (which means they skate for the fun of it, and not for the money), clash with a group of sponsored skaters, Team X-Bladz--led by Val--with whom they attend high school in southern California. When Brink discovers his family is in financial trouble, he goes against the wishes of his parents and his friends and joins Team X-Bladz. Brink tries to lead a double life but will be able to pull it off?


The Parent Trap

778. The Parent Trap

Comedy Family Romance Parent-Child Family Romantic Comedy
6.7

19982h 8min

United States

Director: Nancy Meyers

Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Family reconciliation, Shared custody pressures, Upbringing divergence, Romance vs loyalty, Public image expectations

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Pokémon: The First Movie

779. Pokémon: The First Movie

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Action
6.3

19981h 25min

Japan

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before.


Madeline

780. Madeline

Family Comedy Drama
6.0

19981h 29min

United States

Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Horrified at the prospect of her beloved school being sold, a young French girl named Madeline uses her wit and craftiness to attempt to save it, making an unlikely new friend in the process.